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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 348.37 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 348.37 and 95.41 is: 143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 348.37 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/348.37 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 348.37 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 33,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,237.98/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.00

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