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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.69, 352.06 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.69, 352.06 and 72.35 is: 108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.69 : 352.06 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.69/352.06 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.69x = 352.06 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.69x = 25,470.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,470.92/234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.53

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