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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 352.78 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 352.78 and 72.88 is: 109.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 352.78 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/352.78 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 352.78 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 25,710.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,710.61/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.31

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