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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.36, 348.62 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.36, 348.62 and 95.48 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.36 : 348.62 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.36/348.62 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.36x = 348.62 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.36x = 33,286.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,286.24/232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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