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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 348.23 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 348.23 and 95.25 is: 142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 348.23 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/348.23 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 348.23 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 33,168.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,168.43/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.84

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