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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.15, 352.78 and 70.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.15, 352.78 and 70.61 is: 105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.15 : 352.78 = 70.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.15/352.78 = 70.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.15x = 352.78 × 70.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.15x = 24,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,908.84/235.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.93

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