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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.30, 348.46 and 69.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.30, 348.46 and 69.99 is: 104.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.30 : 348.46 = 69.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.30/348.46 = 69.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.30x = 348.46 × 69.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.30x = 24,386.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,386.80/232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.98

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