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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.27, 354.33 and 71.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.27, 354.33 and 71.71 is: 107.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.27 : 354.33 = 71.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.27/354.33 = 71.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.27x = 354.33 × 71.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.27x = 25,408.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,408.12/236.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.54

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