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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.40, 351.64 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.40, 351.64 and 88.16 is: 132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.40 : 351.64 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.40/351.64 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.40x = 351.64 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.40x = 31,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,000.58/234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.26

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