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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.83, 349.20 and 70.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.83, 349.20 and 70.49 is: 105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.83 : 349.20 = 70.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.83/349.20 = 70.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.83x = 349.20 × 70.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.83x = 24,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,615.98/232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.73

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