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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.77, 349.21 and 70.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.77, 349.21 and 70.45 is: 105.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.77 : 349.21 = 70.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.77/349.21 = 70.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.77x = 349.21 × 70.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.77x = 24,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,603.02/232.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.70

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