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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 349.56 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 349.56 and 88.72 is: 133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 349.56 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/349.56 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 349.56 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 31,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,012.96/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.06

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