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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.26, 347.10 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.26, 347.10 and 94.40 is: 141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.26 : 347.10 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.26/347.10 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.26x = 347.10 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.26x = 32,766.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,766.24/231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.69

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