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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 349.31 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 349.31 and 95.83 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 349.31 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/349.31 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 349.31 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 33,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,473.74/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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