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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.73, 349.01 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.73, 349.01 and 88.55 is: 132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.73 : 349.01 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.73/349.01 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.73x = 349.01 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.73x = 30,904.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,904.39/232.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.79

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