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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 348.77 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 348.77 and 95.54 is: 143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 348.77 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/348.77 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 348.77 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 33,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,319.98/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.37

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