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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.85, 350.78 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.85, 350.78 and 71.54 is: 107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.85 : 350.78 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.85/350.78 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.85x = 350.78 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.85x = 25,092.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,092.69/233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.30

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