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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.72, 353.52 and 73.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.72, 353.52 and 73.36 is: 110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.72 : 353.52 = 73.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.72/353.52 = 73.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.72x = 353.52 × 73.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.72x = 25,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,934.23/235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.02

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