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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.36, 348.66 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.36, 348.66 and 93.64 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.36 : 348.66 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.36/348.66 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.36x = 348.66 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.36x = 32,648.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,648.52/232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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