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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.11, 351.22 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.11, 351.22 and 71.79 is: 107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.11 : 351.22 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.11/351.22 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.11x = 351.22 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.11x = 25,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,214.08/234.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.70

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