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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.86, 350.85 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.86, 350.85 and 71.56 is: 107.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.86 : 350.85 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.86/350.85 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.86x = 350.85 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.86x = 25,106.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,106.83/233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.36

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