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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.83, 349.28 and 70.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.83, 349.28 and 70.52 is: 105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.83 : 349.28 = 70.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.83/349.28 = 70.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.83x = 349.28 × 70.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.83x = 24,630.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,630.70/232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.79

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