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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.73, 348.99 and 70.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.73, 348.99 and 70.43 is: 105.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.73 : 348.99 = 70.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.73/348.99 = 70.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.73x = 348.99 × 70.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.73x = 24,579.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,579.37/232.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.61

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