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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.01, 354.06 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.01, 354.06 and 73.66 is: 110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.01 : 354.06 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.01/354.06 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.01x = 354.06 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.01x = 26,080.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,080.06/236.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.50

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