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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.38, 351.57 and 88.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.38, 351.57 and 88.11 is: 132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.38 : 351.57 = 88.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.38/351.57 = 88.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.38x = 351.57 × 88.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.38x = 30,976.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,976.92/234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.17

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