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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.81, 347.67 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.81, 347.67 and 94.82 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.81 : 347.67 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.81/347.67 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.81x = 347.67 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.81x = 32,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,966.07/231.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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