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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 348.53 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 348.53 and 88.13 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 348.53 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/348.53 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 348.53 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 30,713.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,713.77/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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