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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.34, 345.64 and 93.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.34, 345.64 and 93.36 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.34 : 345.64 = 93.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.34/345.64 = 93.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.34x = 345.64 × 93.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.34x = 32,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,270.05/230.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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