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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.92, 350.89 and 71.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.92, 350.89 and 71.58 is: 107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.92 : 350.89 = 71.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.92/350.89 = 71.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.92x = 350.89 × 71.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.92x = 25,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,117.84/233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.38

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