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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 352.31 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 352.31 and 72.56 is: 108.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 352.31 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/352.31 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 352.31 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 25,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,561.49/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.84

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