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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.80, 349.21 and 95.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.80, 349.21 and 95.75 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.80 : 349.21 = 95.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.80/349.21 = 95.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.80x = 349.21 × 95.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.80x = 33,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,437.49/232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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