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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.24, 348.30 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.24, 348.30 and 93.43 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.24 : 348.30 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.24/348.30 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.24x = 348.30 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.24x = 32,541.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,541.67/232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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