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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 353.29 and 73.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 353.29 and 73.19 is: 109.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 353.29 = 73.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/353.29 = 73.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 353.29 × 73.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 25,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,857.30/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.79

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