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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.83, 346.23 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.83, 346.23 and 93.88 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.83 : 346.23 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.83/346.23 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.83x = 346.23 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.83x = 32,504.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,504.07/230.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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