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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 348.39 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 348.39 and 87.93 is: 131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 348.39 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/348.39 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 348.39 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 30,633.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,633.93/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.91

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