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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.34, 348.67 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.34, 348.67 and 88.06 is: 132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.34 : 348.67 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.34/348.67 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.34x = 348.67 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.34x = 30,703.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,703.88/232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.15

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