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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.34, 346.96 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.34, 346.96 and 94.35 is: 141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.34 : 346.96 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.34/346.96 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.34x = 346.96 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.34x = 32,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,735.68/231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.50

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