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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 349.40 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 349.40 and 88.68 is: 133.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 349.40 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/349.40 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 349.40 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 30,984.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,984.79/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.07

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