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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.17, 348.32 and 69.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.17, 348.32 and 69.87 is: 104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.17 : 348.32 = 69.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.17/348.32 = 69.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.17x = 348.32 × 69.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.17x = 24,336.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,336.77/232.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.82

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