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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.41, 345.40 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.41, 345.40 and 93.43 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.41 : 345.40 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.41/345.40 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.41x = 345.40 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.41x = 32,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,270.72/230.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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