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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.48, 345.43 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.48, 345.43 and 93.45 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.48 : 345.43 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.48/345.43 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.48x = 345.43 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.48x = 32,280.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,280.55/230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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