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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 350.48 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 350.48 and 71.30 is: 106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 350.48 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/350.48 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 350.48 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 24,987.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,987.91/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.96

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