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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.36, 348.41 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.36, 348.41 and 88 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.36 : 348.41 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.36/348.41 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.36x = 348.41 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.36x = 30,659.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,659.64/232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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