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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.70, 348.99 and 70.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.70, 348.99 and 70.40 is: 105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.70 : 348.99 = 70.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.70/348.99 = 70.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.70x = 348.99 × 70.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.70x = 24,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,567.15/232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.58

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