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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.22, 354.35 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.22, 354.35 and 73.92 is: 110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.22 : 354.35 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.22/354.35 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.22x = 354.35 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.22x = 26,193.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,193.55/236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.89

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