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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 348.73 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 348.73 and 95.49 is: 143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 348.73 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/348.73 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 348.73 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 33,301.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,301.30/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.15

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