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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 353.14 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 353.14 and 73.08 is: 109.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 353.14 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/353.14 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 353.14 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 25,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,808.45/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.63

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