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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 348.80 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 348.80 and 95.64 is: 143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 348.80 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/348.80 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 348.80 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 33,359.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,359.23/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.41

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