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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.14, 348.21 and 69.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.14, 348.21 and 69.83 is: 104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.14 : 348.21 = 69.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.14/348.21 = 69.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.14x = 348.21 × 69.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.14x = 24,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,313.76/232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.74

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