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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.57, 348.90 and 70.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.57, 348.90 and 70.25 is: 105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.57 : 348.90 = 70.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.57/348.90 = 70.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.57x = 348.90 × 70.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.57x = 24,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,508.48/232.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.38

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