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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 348.76 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 348.76 and 88.28 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 348.76 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/348.76 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 348.76 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 30,788.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,788.53/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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