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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.85, 353.70 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.85, 353.70 and 73.49 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.85 : 353.70 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.85/353.70 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.85x = 353.70 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.85x = 25,991.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,991.64/235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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