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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.33, 348.50 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.33, 348.50 and 95.28 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.33 : 348.50 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.33/348.50 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.33x = 348.50 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.33x = 33,205.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,205.28/232.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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