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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.27, 348.37 and 58.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.27, 348.37 and 58.93 is: 88.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.27 : 348.37 = 58.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.27/348.37 = 58.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.27x = 348.37 × 58.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.27x = 20,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,528.43/232.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.38

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