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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.48, 354.61 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.48, 354.61 and 88.13 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.48 : 354.61 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.48/354.61 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.48x = 354.61 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.48x = 31,252.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,252.28/236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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