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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.05, 349.36 and 88.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.05, 349.36 and 88.87 is: 133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.05 : 349.36 = 88.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.05/349.36 = 88.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.05x = 349.36 × 88.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.05x = 31,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,047.68/233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.22

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