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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.02, 344.79 and 92.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.02, 344.79 and 92.98 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.02 : 344.79 = 92.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.02/344.79 = 92.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.02x = 344.79 × 92.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.02x = 32,058.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,058.57/230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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