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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.87, 349.34 and 70.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.87, 349.34 and 70.54 is: 105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.87 : 349.34 = 70.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.87/349.34 = 70.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.87x = 349.34 × 70.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.87x = 24,642.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,642.44/232.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.82

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