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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.39, 351.47 and 72.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.39, 351.47 and 72.05 is: 108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.39 : 351.47 = 72.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.39/351.47 = 72.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.39x = 351.47 × 72.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.39x = 25,323.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,323.05/234.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.04

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