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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 348.56 and 95.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 348.56 and 95.36 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 348.56 = 95.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/348.56 = 95.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 348.56 × 95.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 33,238.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,238.68/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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