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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.38, 346.97 and 94.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.38, 346.97 and 94.33 is: 141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.38 : 346.97 = 94.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.38/346.97 = 94.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.38x = 346.97 × 94.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.38x = 32,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,729.68/231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.45

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