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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.39, 353.07 and 73.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.39, 353.07 and 73.05 is: 109.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.39 : 353.07 = 73.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.39/353.07 = 73.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.39x = 353.07 × 73.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.39x = 25,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,791.40/235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.57

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