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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.71, 353.60 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.71, 353.60 and 73.35 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.71 : 353.60 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.71/353.60 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.71x = 353.60 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.71x = 25,936.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,936.56/235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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