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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 349.46 and 70.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 349.46 and 70.72 is: 106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 349.46 = 70.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/349.46 = 70.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 349.46 × 70.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 24,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,712.06/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.05

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