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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 348.35 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 348.35 and 95.37 is: 142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 348.35 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/348.35 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 348.35 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 33,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,221.66/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.95

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