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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.07, 347.97 and 87.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.07, 347.97 and 87.62 is: 131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.07 : 347.97 = 87.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.07/347.97 = 87.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.07x = 347.97 × 87.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.07x = 30,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,489.13/232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.38

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