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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.85, 349.34 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.85, 349.34 and 95.83 is: 143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.85 : 349.34 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.85/349.34 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.85x = 349.34 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.85x = 33,478.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,478.13/232.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.78

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