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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.45, 345.68 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.45, 345.68 and 93.47 is: 140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.45 : 345.68 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.45/345.68 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.45x = 345.68 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.45x = 32,309.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,309.97/230.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.20

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