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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.16, 349.78 and 70.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.16, 349.78 and 70.82 is: 106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.16 : 349.78 = 70.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.16/349.78 = 70.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.16x = 349.78 × 70.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.16x = 24,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,771.42/233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.24

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