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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.39, 346.78 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.39, 346.78 and 94.27 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.39 : 346.78 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.39/346.78 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.39x = 346.78 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.39x = 32,690.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,690.95/231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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