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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.33, 351.50 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.33, 351.50 and 88.08 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.33 : 351.50 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.33/351.50 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.33x = 351.50 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.33x = 30,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,959.68/234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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