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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.88, 352.41 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.88, 352.41 and 88.62 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.88 : 352.41 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.88/352.41 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.88x = 352.41 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.88x = 31,230.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,230.57/234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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