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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 350.28 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 350.28 and 71.16 is: 106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 350.28 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/350.28 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 350.28 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 24,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,925.92/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.74

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