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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.30, 352.96 and 61.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.30, 352.96 and 61.97 is: 92.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.30 : 352.96 = 61.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.30/352.96 = 61.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.30x = 352.96 × 61.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.30x = 21,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,872.34/235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.96

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