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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.01, 347.97 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.01, 347.97 and 87.68 is: 131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.01 : 347.97 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.01/347.97 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.01x = 347.97 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.01x = 30,510.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,510.01/232.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.50

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