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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.71, 352.11 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.71, 352.11 and 88.50 is: 132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.71 : 352.11 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.71/352.11 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.71x = 352.11 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.71x = 31,161.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,161.74/234.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.77

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