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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.42, 345.42 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.42, 345.42 and 93.44 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.42 : 345.42 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.42/345.42 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.42x = 345.42 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.42x = 32,276.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,276.04/230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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