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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.71, 349.08 and 70.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.71, 349.08 and 70.38 is: 105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.71 : 349.08 = 70.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.71/349.08 = 70.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.71x = 349.08 × 70.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.71x = 24,568.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,568.25/232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.57

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