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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.98, 350.86 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.98, 350.86 and 71.62 is: 107.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.98 : 350.86 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.98/350.86 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.98x = 350.86 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.98x = 25,128.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,128.59/233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.40

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