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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.23, 354.40 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.23, 354.40 and 73.92 is: 110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.23 : 354.40 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.23/354.40 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.23x = 354.40 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.23x = 26,198.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,198.39/236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.90

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