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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.78, 349.17 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.78, 349.17 and 70.50 is: 105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.78 : 349.17 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.78/349.17 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.78x = 349.17 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.78x = 24,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,617.93/232.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.76

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