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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 348 and 69.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 348 and 69.74 is: 104.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 348 = 69.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/348 = 69.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 348 × 69.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 24,269.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,269.52/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.59

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