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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.41, 348.78 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.41, 348.78 and 95.46 is: 143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.41 : 348.78 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.41/348.78 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.41x = 348.78 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.41x = 33,294.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,294.54/232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.26

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