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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 348.26 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 348.26 and 95.18 is: 142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 348.26 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/348.26 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 348.26 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 33,145.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,145.17/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.77

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