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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.83, 353.57 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.83, 353.57 and 73.42 is: 110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.83 : 353.57 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.83/353.57 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.83x = 353.57 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.83x = 25,959.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,959.11/235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.08

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