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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.54, 348.83 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.54, 348.83 and 88.21 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.54 : 348.83 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.54/348.83 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.54x = 348.83 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.54x = 30,770.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,770.29/232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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