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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.81, 353.70 and 62.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.81, 353.70 and 62.47 is: 93.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.81 : 353.70 = 62.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.81/353.70 = 62.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.81x = 353.70 × 62.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.81x = 22,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,096.08/235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.70

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