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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.26, 348.33 and 69.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.26, 348.33 and 69.96 is: 104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.26 : 348.33 = 69.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.26/348.33 = 69.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.26x = 348.33 × 69.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.26x = 24,369.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,369.17/232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.92

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