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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.98, 352.78 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.98, 352.78 and 132.32 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.98 : 352.78 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.98/352.78 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.98x = 352.78 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.98x = 46,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,679.85/234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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