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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 350.58 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 350.58 and 71.40 is: 107.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 350.58 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/350.58 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 350.58 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 25,031.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,031.41/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.10

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