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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 348.08 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 348.08 and 87.68 is: 131.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 348.08 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/348.08 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 348.08 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 30,519.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,519.65/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.53

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