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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.31, 352.84 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.31, 352.84 and 72.93 is: 109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.31 : 352.84 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.31/352.84 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.31x = 352.84 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.31x = 25,732.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,732.62/235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.36

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