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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.32, 352.56 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.32, 352.56 and 132.34 is: 198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.32 : 352.56 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.32/352.56 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.32x = 352.56 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.32x = 46,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,657.79/235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.27

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