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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.37, 345.74 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.37, 345.74 and 93.44 is: 140.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.37 : 345.74 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.37/345.74 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.37x = 345.74 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.37x = 32,303.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,303.75/230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.23

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