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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.59, 351.85 and 72.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.59, 351.85 and 72.23 is: 108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.59 : 351.85 = 72.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.59/351.85 = 72.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.59x = 351.85 × 72.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.59x = 25,414.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,414.13/234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.33

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