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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.85, 353.70 and 71.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.85, 353.70 and 71.31 is: 106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.85 : 353.70 = 71.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.85/353.70 = 71.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.85x = 353.70 × 71.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.85x = 25,222.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,222.35/235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.94

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