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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 350.04 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 350.04 and 71.07 is: 106.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 350.04 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/350.04 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 350.04 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 24,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,877.34/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.59

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