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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.83, 349.14 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.83, 349.14 and 88.50 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.83 : 349.14 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.83/349.14 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.83x = 349.14 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.83x = 30,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,898.89/232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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