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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.21, 347.95 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.21, 347.95 and 95.22 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.21 : 347.95 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.21/347.95 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.21x = 347.95 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.21x = 33,130.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,130.06/232.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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