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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.32, 349.82 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.32, 349.82 and 70.96 is: 106.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.32 : 349.82 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.32/349.82 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.32x = 349.82 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.32x = 24,823.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,823.23/233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.39

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