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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.37, 348.50 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.37, 348.50 and 95.48 is: 143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.37 : 348.50 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.37/348.50 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.37x = 348.50 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.37x = 33,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,274.58/232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.20

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