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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 353.71 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 353.71 and 73.52 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 353.71 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/353.71 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 353.71 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 26,004.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004.76/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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