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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.69, 348.83 and 95.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.69, 348.83 and 95.65 is: 143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.69 : 348.83 = 95.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.69/348.83 = 95.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.69x = 348.83 × 95.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.69x = 33,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,364.96/232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.39

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