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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.27, 348.41 and 69.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.27, 348.41 and 69.96 is: 104.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.27 : 348.41 = 69.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.27/348.41 = 69.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.27x = 348.41 × 69.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.27x = 24,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,374.76/232.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.94

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