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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.28, 352.95 and 72.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.28, 352.95 and 72.98 is: 109.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.28 : 352.95 = 72.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.28/352.95 = 72.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.28x = 352.95 × 72.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.28x = 25,758.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,758.29/235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.48

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