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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.43, 351.60 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.43, 351.60 and 72.08 is: 108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.43 : 351.60 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.43/351.60 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.43x = 351.60 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.43x = 25,343.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,343.33/234.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.11

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