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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.45, 348.68 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.45, 348.68 and 70.14 is: 105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.45 : 348.68 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.45/348.68 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.45x = 348.68 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.45x = 24,456.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,456.42/232.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.21

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