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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.44, 350.16 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.44, 350.16 and 71.12 is: 106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.44 : 350.16 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.44/350.16 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.44x = 350.16 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.44x = 24,902.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,902.33/233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.68

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