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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.59, 346.02 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.59, 346.02 and 93.62 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.59 : 346.02 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.59/346.02 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.59x = 346.02 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.59x = 32,392.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,392.66/230.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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