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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.45, 353.15 and 73.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.45, 353.15 and 73.15 is: 109.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.45 : 353.15 = 73.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.45/353.15 = 73.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.45x = 353.15 × 73.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.45x = 25,831.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,831.16/235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.71

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