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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 349.37 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 349.37 and 95.86 is: 143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 349.37 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/349.37 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 349.37 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 33,490.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,490.61/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.81

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