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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.51, 351.66 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.51, 351.66 and 88.22 is: 132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.51 : 351.66 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.51/351.66 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.51x = 351.66 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.51x = 31,024.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,024.16/234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.29

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