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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.94, 352.46 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.94, 352.46 and 72.63 is: 108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.94 : 352.46 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.94/352.46 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.94x = 352.46 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.94x = 25,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,599.17/234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.96

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