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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.96, 349.52 and 70.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.96, 349.52 and 70.64 is: 105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.96 : 349.52 = 70.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.96/349.52 = 70.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.96x = 349.52 × 70.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.96x = 24,690.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,690.09/232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.98

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