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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.32, 352.96 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.32, 352.96 and 73 is: 109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.32 : 352.96 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.32/352.96 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.32x = 352.96 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.32x = 25,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,766.08/235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.49

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