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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 348.29 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 348.29 and 87.88 is: 131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 348.29 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/348.29 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 348.29 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 30,607.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,607.73/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.84

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