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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.44, 350.25 and 71.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.44, 350.25 and 71.14 is: 106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.44 : 350.25 = 71.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.44/350.25 = 71.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.44x = 350.25 × 71.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.44x = 24,916.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,916.79/233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.74

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