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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.41, 345.78 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.41, 345.78 and 93.46 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.41 : 345.78 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.41/345.78 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.41x = 345.78 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.41x = 32,316.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,316.60/230.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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