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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.38, 345.56 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.38, 345.56 and 93.44 is: 140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.38 : 345.56 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.38/345.56 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.38x = 345.56 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.38x = 32,288.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,288.33/230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.15

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