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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.38, 351.49 and 72.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.38, 351.49 and 72.02 is: 108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.38 : 351.49 = 72.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.38/351.49 = 72.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.38x = 351.49 × 72.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.38x = 25,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,312.55/234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.00

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