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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.43, 348.33 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.43, 348.33 and 95.58 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.43 : 348.33 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.43/348.33 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.43x = 348.33 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.43x = 33,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,293.38/232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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