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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.65, 348.92 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.65, 348.92 and 95.74 is: 143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.65 : 348.92 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.65/348.92 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.65x = 348.92 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.65x = 33,404.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,404.97/232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.58

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