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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 350.01 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 350.01 and 71.04 is: 106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 350.01 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/350.01 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 350.01 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 24,864.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,864.71/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.56

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