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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 348.47 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 348.47 and 88.05 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 348.47 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/348.47 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 348.47 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 30,682.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,682.34/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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