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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.30, 346.69 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.30, 346.69 and 94.31 is: 141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.30 : 346.69 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.30/346.69 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.30x = 346.69 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.30x = 32,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,697.34/231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.36

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