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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 352.16 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 352.16 and 88.52 is: 132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 352.16 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/352.16 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 352.16 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 31,171.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,171.00/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.80

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