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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.71, 348.88 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.71, 348.88 and 88.40 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.71 : 348.88 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.71/348.88 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.71x = 348.88 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.71x = 30,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,840.99/232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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