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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.59, 349.04 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.59, 349.04 and 88.31 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.59 : 349.04 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.59/349.04 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.59x = 349.04 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.59x = 30,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,824.82/232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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