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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 350.96 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 350.96 and 71.64 is: 107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 350.96 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/350.96 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 350.96 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 25,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,142.42/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.45

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