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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 353.63 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 353.63 and 73.38 is: 110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 353.63 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/353.63 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 353.63 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 25,949.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,949.37/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.08

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