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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.93, 350.90 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.93, 350.90 and 71.62 is: 107.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.93 : 350.90 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.93/350.90 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.93x = 350.90 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.93x = 25,131.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,131.46/233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.43

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