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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 350.41 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 350.41 and 71.25 is: 106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 350.41 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/350.41 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 350.41 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 24,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,966.53/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.89

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