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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.43, 346.98 and 94.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.43, 346.98 and 94.45 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.43 : 346.98 = 94.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.43/346.98 = 94.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.43x = 346.98 × 94.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.43x = 32,772.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,772.26/231.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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