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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.63, 347.47 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.63, 347.47 and 94.66 is: 141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.63 : 347.47 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.63/347.47 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.63x = 347.47 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.63x = 32,889.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,889.77/231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.99

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