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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.58, 348.77 and 70.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.58, 348.77 and 70.17 is: 105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.58 : 348.77 = 70.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.58/348.77 = 70.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.58x = 348.77 × 70.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.58x = 24,472.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,472.84/232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.23

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