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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.66, 348.83 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.66, 348.83 and 95.66 is: 143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.66 : 348.83 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.66/348.83 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.66x = 348.83 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.66x = 33,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,369.08/232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.42

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