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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 348.87 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 348.87 and 95.61 is: 143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 348.87 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/348.87 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 348.87 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 33,357.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,357.13/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.39

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