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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.73, 349.10 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.73, 349.10 and 88.45 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.73 : 349.10 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.73/349.10 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.73x = 349.10 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.73x = 30,878.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,878.55/232.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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