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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.70, 348.96 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.70, 348.96 and 95.68 is: 143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.70 : 348.96 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.70/348.96 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.70x = 348.96 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.70x = 33,387.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,387.98/232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.48

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