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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.57, 347.49 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.57, 347.49 and 94.59 is: 141.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.57 : 347.49 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.57/347.49 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.57x = 347.49 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.57x = 32,869.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,869.08/231.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.94

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