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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.13, 349.73 and 70.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.13, 349.73 and 70.86 is: 106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.13 : 349.73 = 70.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.13/349.73 = 70.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.13x = 349.73 × 70.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.13x = 24,781.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,781.87/233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.30

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