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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.43, 353.10 and 73.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.43, 353.10 and 73.07 is: 109.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.43 : 353.10 = 73.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.43/353.10 = 73.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.43x = 353.10 × 73.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.43x = 25,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,801.02/235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.59

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