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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.35, 345.60 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.35, 345.60 and 93.51 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.35 : 345.60 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.35/345.60 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.35x = 345.60 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.35x = 32,316.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,316.71/230.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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