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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.54, 348.50 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.54, 348.50 and 95.48 is: 143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.54 : 348.50 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.54/348.50 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.54x = 348.50 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.54x = 33,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,274.58/232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.09

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