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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 352.12 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 352.12 and 72.43 is: 108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 352.12 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/352.12 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 352.12 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 25,504.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,504.05/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.65

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