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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.90, 349.38 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.90, 349.38 and 88.58 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.90 : 349.38 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.90/349.38 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.90x = 349.38 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.90x = 30,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,948.08/232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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