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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 351.44 and 71.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 351.44 and 71.97 is: 107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 351.44 = 71.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/351.44 = 71.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 351.44 × 71.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 25,292.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,292.78/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.96

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