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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 352.41 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 352.41 and 88.71 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 352.41 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/352.41 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 352.41 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 31,262.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,262.29/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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