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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 348.21 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 348.21 and 95.31 is: 142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 348.21 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/348.21 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 348.21 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 33,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187.90/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.87

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