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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 349.30 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 349.30 and 95.81 is: 143.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 349.30 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/349.30 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 349.30 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 33,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,465.45/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.73

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