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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.59, 351.93 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.59, 351.93 and 72.25 is: 108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.59 : 351.93 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.59/351.93 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.59x = 351.93 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.59x = 25,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,425.18/234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.38

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