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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.34, 353.02 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.34, 353.02 and 73 is: 109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.34 : 353.02 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.34/353.02 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.34x = 353.02 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.34x = 25,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,770.46/235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.50

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