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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.34, 348.65 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.34, 348.65 and 95.37 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.34 : 348.65 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.34/348.65 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.34x = 348.65 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.34x = 33,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,250.75/232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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