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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 348.39 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 348.39 and 93.44 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 348.39 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/348.39 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 348.39 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 32,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,551.82/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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