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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 348.40 and 69.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 348.40 and 69.96 is: 104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 348.40 = 69.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/348.40 = 69.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 348.40 × 69.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 24,374.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,374.06/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.92

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