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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 354.24 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 354.24 and 73.84 is: 110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 354.24 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/354.24 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 354.24 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 26,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,156.71/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.76

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