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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 348.62 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 348.62 and 88.08 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 348.62 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/348.62 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 348.62 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 30,706.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,706.45/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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