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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.07, 349.62 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.07, 349.62 and 88.77 is: 133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.07 : 349.62 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.07/349.62 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.07x = 349.62 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.07x = 31,035.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,035.77/233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.16

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