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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 348.55 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 348.55 and 95.44 is: 143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 348.55 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/348.55 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 348.55 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 33,264.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,264.50/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.14

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