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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.35, 348.62 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.35, 348.62 and 95.52 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.35 : 348.62 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.35/348.62 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.35x = 348.62 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.35x = 33,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,299.70/232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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