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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.38, 347.42 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.38, 347.42 and 94.70 is: 142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.38 : 347.42 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.38/347.42 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.38x = 347.42 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.38x = 32,898.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,898.46/231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.18

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