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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233, 349.50 and 70.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233, 349.50 and 70.66 is: 105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233 : 349.50 = 70.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233/349.50 = 70.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233x = 349.50 × 70.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233x = 24,695.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,695.67/233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.99

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