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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 353.34 and 71.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 353.34 and 71.00 is: 106.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 353.34 = 71.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/353.34 = 71.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 353.34 × 71.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 25,085.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,085.37/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.51

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