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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.35, 347.10 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.35, 347.10 and 94.51 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.35 : 347.10 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.35/347.10 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.35x = 347.10 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.35x = 32,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,804.42/231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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