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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 350.22 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 350.22 and 71.18 is: 106.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 350.22 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/350.22 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 350.22 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 24,926.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,926.91/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.76

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