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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 345.40 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 345.40 and 93.33 is: 140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 345.40 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/345.40 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 345.40 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 32,235.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,235.95/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.01

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