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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.54, 350.34 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.54, 350.34 and 71.20 is: 106.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.54 : 350.34 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.54/350.34 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.54x = 350.34 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.54x = 24,944.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,944.21/233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.81

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