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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.71, 350.47 and 71.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.71, 350.47 and 71.36 is: 107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.71 : 350.47 = 71.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.71/350.47 = 71.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.71x = 350.47 × 71.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.71x = 25,008.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,008.79/233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.01

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