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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.73, 352.23 and 90.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.73, 352.23 and 90.43 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.73 : 352.23 = 90.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.73/352.23 = 90.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.73x = 352.23 × 90.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.73x = 31,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,852.16/234.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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