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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.36, 347.16 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.36, 347.16 and 94.46 is: 141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.36 : 347.16 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.36/347.16 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.36x = 347.16 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.36x = 32,791.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,791.00/231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.73

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