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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.20, 349.84 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.20, 349.84 and 70.88 is: 106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.20 : 349.84 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.20/349.84 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.20x = 349.84 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.20x = 24,795.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,795.20/233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.32

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