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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 349.07 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 349.07 and 88.34 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 349.07 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/349.07 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 349.07 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 30,834.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,834.66/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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