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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.70, 349.20 and 88.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.70, 349.20 and 88.41 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.70 : 349.20 = 88.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.70/349.20 = 88.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.70x = 349.20 × 88.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.70x = 30,872.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,872.77/232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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