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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.46, 531.72 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.46, 531.72 and 94.46 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.46 : 531.72 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.46/531.72 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.46x = 531.72 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.46x = 50,227.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,227.79/354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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