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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 349.26 and 68.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 349.26 and 68.35 is: 102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 349.26 = 68.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/349.26 = 68.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 349.26 × 68.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 23,871.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,871.05/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.50

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