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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.69, 353.54 and 62.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.69, 353.54 and 62.36 is: 93.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.69 : 353.54 = 62.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.69/353.54 = 62.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.69x = 353.54 × 62.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.69x = 22,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,048.46/235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.55

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