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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.22, 354.33 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.22, 354.33 and 73.90 is: 110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.22 : 354.33 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.22/354.33 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.22x = 354.33 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.22x = 26,184.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,184.99/236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.85

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