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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 348.67 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 348.67 and 88.19 is: 132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 348.67 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/348.67 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 348.67 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 30,748.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,748.88/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.27

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