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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.34, 348.61 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.34, 348.61 and 95.38 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.34 : 348.61 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.34/348.61 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.34x = 348.61 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.34x = 33,249.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,249.31/232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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