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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.73, 350.64 and 71.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.73, 350.64 and 71.42 is: 107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.73 : 350.64 = 71.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.73/350.64 = 71.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.73x = 350.64 × 71.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.73x = 25,042.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,042.71/233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.14

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