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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.57, 348.72 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.57, 348.72 and 88.21 is: 132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.57 : 348.72 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.57/348.72 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.57x = 348.72 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.57x = 30,760.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,760.59/232.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.26

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