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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.81, 352.23 and 70.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.81, 352.23 and 70.27 is: 105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.81 : 352.23 = 70.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.81/352.23 = 70.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.81x = 352.23 × 70.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.81x = 24,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,751.20/234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.41

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