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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 348.68 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 348.68 and 88.24 is: 132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 348.68 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/348.68 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 348.68 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 30,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,767.52/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.25

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