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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.53, 353.32 and 62.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.53, 353.32 and 62.20 is: 93.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.53 : 353.32 = 62.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.53/353.32 = 62.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.53x = 353.32 × 62.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.53x = 21,976.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,976.50/235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.31

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