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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.58, 345.98 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.58, 345.98 and 93.58 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.58 : 345.98 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.58/345.98 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.58x = 345.98 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.58x = 32,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,376.81/230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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