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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.95, 349.49 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.95, 349.49 and 96 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.95 : 349.49 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.95/349.49 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.95x = 349.49 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.95x = 33,551.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,551.28/232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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