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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 350.20 and 71.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 350.20 and 71.17 is: 106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 350.20 = 71.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/350.20 = 71.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 350.20 × 71.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 24,922.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,922.95/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.74

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