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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 348.99 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 348.99 and 95.72 is: 143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 348.99 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/348.99 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 348.99 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 33,403.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,403.35/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.46

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