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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.33, 352.98 and 70.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.33, 352.98 and 70.79 is: 106.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.33 : 352.98 = 70.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.33/352.98 = 70.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.33x = 352.98 × 70.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.33x = 24,987.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,987.45/235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.18

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