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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.50, 348.70 and 67.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.50, 348.70 and 67.97 is: 101.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.50 : 348.70 = 67.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.50/348.70 = 67.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.50x = 348.70 × 67.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.50x = 23,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,702.10/232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.94

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