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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.46, 348.82 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.46, 348.82 and 95.60 is: 143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.46 : 348.82 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.46/348.82 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.46x = 348.82 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.46x = 33,347.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,347.83/232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.46

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