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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.43, 345.38 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.43, 345.38 and 93.29 is: 139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.43 : 345.38 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.43/345.38 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.43x = 345.38 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.43x = 32,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,220.90/230.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.83

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