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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 352.29 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 352.29 and 72.66 is: 108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 352.29 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/352.29 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 352.29 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 25,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,597.39/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.99

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