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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.58, 348.89 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.58, 348.89 and 95.56 is: 143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.58 : 348.89 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.58/348.89 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.58x = 348.89 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.58x = 33,338.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,338.58/232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.34

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