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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.28, 348.22 and 95.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.28, 348.22 and 95.30 is: 142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.28 : 348.22 = 95.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.28/348.22 = 95.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.28x = 348.22 × 95.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.28x = 33,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,186.00/232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.87

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