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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.31, 346.78 and 94.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.31, 346.78 and 94.33 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.31 : 346.78 = 94.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.31/346.78 = 94.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.31x = 346.78 × 94.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.31x = 32,711.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,711.76/231.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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