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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 350.15 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 350.15 and 71.10 is: 106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 350.15 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/350.15 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 350.15 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 24,895.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,895.67/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.67

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