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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.27, 348.42 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.27, 348.42 and 95.38 is: 143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.27 : 348.42 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.27/348.42 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.27x = 348.42 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.27x = 33,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,230.08/232.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.07

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