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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 350.21 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 350.21 and 71.22 is: 106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 350.21 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/350.21 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 350.21 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 24,940.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,940.21/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.80

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