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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 353.46 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 353.46 and 71.11 is: 106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 353.46 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/353.46 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 353.46 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 25,134.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,134.54/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.65

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