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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.81, 349.21 and 70.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.81, 349.21 and 70.49 is: 105.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.81 : 349.21 = 70.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.81/349.21 = 70.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.81x = 349.21 × 70.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.81x = 24,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,617.12/232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.74

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