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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 351.43 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 351.43 and 88.05 is: 132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 351.43 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/351.43 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 351.43 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 30,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,943.41/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.08

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