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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.10, 354.15 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.10, 354.15 and 73.80 is: 110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.10 : 354.15 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.10/354.15 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.10x = 354.15 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.10x = 26,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,136.27/236.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.70

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