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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.31, 348.62 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.31, 348.62 and 88.03 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.31 : 348.62 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.31/348.62 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.31x = 348.62 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.31x = 30,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,689.02/232.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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