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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.24, 346.94 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.24, 346.94 and 94.44 is: 141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.24 : 346.94 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.24/346.94 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.24x = 346.94 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.24x = 32,765.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,765.01/231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.69

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