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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.53, 347 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.53, 347 and 94.42 is: 141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.53 : 347 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.53/347 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.53x = 347 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.53x = 32,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,762.01/231.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.50

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