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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.72, 353.59 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.72, 353.59 and 73.41 is: 110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.72 : 353.59 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.72/353.59 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.72x = 353.59 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.72x = 25,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,955.74/235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.11

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