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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.35, 349.98 and 71.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.35, 349.98 and 71.00 is: 106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.35 : 349.98 = 71.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.35/349.98 = 71.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.35x = 349.98 × 71.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.35x = 24,846.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,846.83/233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.48

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