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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.34, 347.14 and 94.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.34, 347.14 and 94.36 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.34 : 347.14 = 94.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.34/347.14 = 94.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.34x = 347.14 × 94.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.34x = 32,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,756.13/231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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