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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.77, 349.25 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.77, 349.25 and 88.59 is: 132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.77 : 349.25 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.77/349.25 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.77x = 349.25 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.77x = 30,939.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,939.61/232.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.92

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