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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 348.54 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 348.54 and 95.34 is: 143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 348.54 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/348.54 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 348.54 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 33,229.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,229.80/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.03

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