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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 347.95 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 347.95 and 95.21 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 347.95 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/347.95 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 347.95 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 33,128.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,128.32/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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