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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 346.32 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 346.32 and 93.94 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 346.32 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/346.32 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 346.32 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 32,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,533.30/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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