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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 348.74 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 348.74 and 95.56 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 348.74 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/348.74 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 348.74 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 33,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,325.59/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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