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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 350.26 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 350.26 and 71.19 is: 106.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 350.26 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/350.26 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 350.26 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 24,935.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,935.62/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.79

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