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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.07, 354.14 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.07, 354.14 and 73.71 is: 110.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.07 : 354.14 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.07/354.14 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.07x = 354.14 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.07x = 26,103.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,103.29/236.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.57

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