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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.19, 348.37 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.19, 348.37 and 88.01 is: 132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.19 : 348.37 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.19/348.37 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.19x = 348.37 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.19x = 30,658.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,658.08/232.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.04

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