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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.66, 348.82 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.66, 348.82 and 88.26 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.66 : 348.82 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.66/348.82 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.66x = 348.82 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.66x = 30,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,786.85/232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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