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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.06, 349.45 and 70.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.06, 349.45 and 70.72 is: 106.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.06 : 349.45 = 70.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.06/349.45 = 70.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.06x = 349.45 × 70.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.06x = 24,712.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,712.05/233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.04

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