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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.43, 348.52 and 70.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.43, 348.52 and 70.09 is: 105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.43 : 348.52 = 70.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.43/348.52 = 70.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.43x = 348.52 × 70.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.43x = 24,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,427.77/232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.10

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