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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.21, 345.44 and 93.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.21, 345.44 and 93.35 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.21 : 345.44 = 93.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.21/345.44 = 93.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.21x = 345.44 × 93.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.21x = 32,245.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,245.73/230.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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