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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 352.35 and 70.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 352.35 and 70.38 is: 105.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 352.35 = 70.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/352.35 = 70.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 352.35 × 70.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 24,796.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,796.63/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.54

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