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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.25, 348.37 and 58.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.25, 348.37 and 58.91 is: 88.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.25 : 348.37 = 58.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.25/348.37 = 58.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.25x = 348.37 × 58.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.25x = 20,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,522.48/232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.36

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