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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.38, 346.95 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.38, 346.95 and 94.40 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.38 : 346.95 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.38/346.95 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.38x = 346.95 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.38x = 32,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,750.35/231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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