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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.72, 349.08 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.72, 349.08 and 88.44 is: 132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.72 : 349.08 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.72/349.08 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.72x = 349.08 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.72x = 30,872.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,872.97/232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.66

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