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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.42, 348.68 and 70.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.42, 348.68 and 70.09 is: 105.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.42 : 348.68 = 70.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.42/348.68 = 70.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.42x = 348.68 × 70.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.42x = 24,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,438.46/232.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.15

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