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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.84, 346.15 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.84, 346.15 and 93.84 is: 140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.84 : 346.15 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.84/346.15 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.84x = 346.15 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.84x = 32,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,482.72/230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.72

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