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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.21, 345.45 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.21, 345.45 and 93.24 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.21 : 345.45 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.21/345.45 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.21x = 345.45 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.21x = 32,210.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,210.11/230.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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