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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 353.27 and 71.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 353.27 and 71.02 is: 106.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 353.27 = 71.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/353.27 = 71.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 353.27 × 71.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 25,088.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,088.00/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.51

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