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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.35, 352.92 and 73.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.35, 352.92 and 73.00 is: 109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.35 : 352.92 = 73.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.35/352.92 = 73.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.35x = 352.92 × 73.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.35x = 25,762.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,762.28/235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.46

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