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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 348.65 and 95.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 348.65 and 95.63 is: 143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 348.65 = 95.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/348.65 = 95.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 348.65 × 95.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 33,342.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,342.04/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.33

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