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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.14, 348.27 and 87.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.14, 348.27 and 87.87 is: 131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.14 : 348.27 = 87.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.14/348.27 = 87.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.14x = 348.27 × 87.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.14x = 30,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,602.48/232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.83

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