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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 349.72 and 70.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 349.72 and 70.83 is: 106.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 349.72 = 70.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/349.72 = 70.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 349.72 × 70.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 24,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,770.67/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.23

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