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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.63, 351.95 and 72.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.63, 351.95 and 72.31 is: 108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.63 : 351.95 = 72.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.63/351.95 = 72.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.63x = 351.95 × 72.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.63x = 25,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,449.50/234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.47

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