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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 349.14 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 349.14 and 95.84 is: 143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 349.14 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/349.14 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 349.14 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 33,461.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,461.58/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.71

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