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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 351.24 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 351.24 and 71.88 is: 107.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 351.24 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/351.24 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 351.24 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 25,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,247.13/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.81

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