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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.62, 351.93 and 72.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.62, 351.93 and 72.30 is: 108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.62 : 351.93 = 72.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.62/351.93 = 72.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.62x = 351.93 × 72.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.62x = 25,444.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,444.54/234.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.45

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