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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 353.20 and 73.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 353.20 and 73.10 is: 109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 353.20 = 73.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/353.20 = 73.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 353.20 × 73.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 25,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,819.62/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.67

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