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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.95, 349.21 and 88.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.95, 349.21 and 88.57 is: 132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.95 : 349.21 = 88.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.95/349.21 = 88.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.95x = 349.21 × 88.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.95x = 30,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,929.53/232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.77

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