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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.89, 350.71 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.89, 350.71 and 71.55 is: 107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.89 : 350.71 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.89/350.71 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.89x = 350.71 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.89x = 25,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,093.52/233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.29

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