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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.55, 351.89 and 72.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.55, 351.89 and 72.23 is: 108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.55 : 351.89 = 72.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.55/351.89 = 72.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.55x = 351.89 × 72.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.55x = 25,417.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,417.53/234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.37

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