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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 350.31 and 71.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 350.31 and 71.21 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 350.31 = 71.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/350.31 = 71.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 350.31 × 71.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 24,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,946.72/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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