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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.74, 350.59 and 71.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.74, 350.59 and 71.42 is: 107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.74 : 350.59 = 71.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.74/350.59 = 71.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.74x = 350.59 × 71.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.74x = 25,039.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,039.84/233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.13

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