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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.98, 349.38 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.98, 349.38 and 88.80 is: 133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.98 : 349.38 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.98/349.38 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.98x = 349.38 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.98x = 31,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,024.94/232.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.17

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