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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 348.84 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 348.84 and 88.38 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 348.84 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/348.84 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 348.84 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 30,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,830.48/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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