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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.90, 350.92 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.90, 350.92 and 71.60 is: 107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.90 : 350.92 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.90/350.92 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.90x = 350.92 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.90x = 25,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,125.87/233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.42

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