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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 348.48 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 348.48 and 95.42 is: 143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 348.48 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/348.48 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 348.48 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 33,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,250.22/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.08

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