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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.46, 348.69 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.46, 348.69 and 95.48 is: 143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.46 : 348.69 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.46/348.69 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.46x = 348.69 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.46x = 33,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,292.92/232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.22

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