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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.65, 353.36 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.65, 353.36 and 73.33 is: 109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.65 : 353.36 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.65/353.36 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.65x = 353.36 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.65x = 25,911.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,911.52/235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.96

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