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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.31, 348.23 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.31, 348.23 and 95.21 is: 142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.31 : 348.23 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.31/348.23 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.31x = 348.23 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.31x = 33,152.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,152.76/232.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.71

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