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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.26, 348.48 and 87.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.26, 348.48 and 87.95 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.26 : 348.48 = 87.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.26/348.48 = 87.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.26x = 348.48 × 87.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.26x = 30,647.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,647.07/232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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