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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.31, 348.53 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.31, 348.53 and 95.38 is: 143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.31 : 348.53 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.31/348.53 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.31x = 348.53 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.31x = 33,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,241.44/232.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.09

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