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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.45, 348.68 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.45, 348.68 and 88.09 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.45 : 348.68 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.45/348.68 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.45x = 348.68 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.45x = 30,713.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,713.26/232.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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