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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.41, 350.17 and 71.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.41, 350.17 and 71.09 is: 106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.41 : 350.17 = 71.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.41/350.17 = 71.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.41x = 350.17 × 71.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.41x = 24,893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,893.59/233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.65

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