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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.18, 354.34 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.18, 354.34 and 73.89 is: 110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.18 : 354.34 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.18/354.34 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.18x = 354.34 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.18x = 26,182.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,182.18/236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.86

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