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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.56, 348.71 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.56, 348.71 and 95.70 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.56 : 348.71 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.56/348.71 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.56x = 348.71 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.56x = 33,371.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,371.31/232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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