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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.39, 345.32 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.39, 345.32 and 93.39 is: 139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.39 : 345.32 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.39/345.32 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.39x = 345.32 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.39x = 32,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,248.97/230.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.98

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