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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.85, 353.78 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.85, 353.78 and 73.55 is: 110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.85 : 353.78 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.85/353.78 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.85x = 353.78 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.85x = 26,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,021.59/235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.33

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