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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.29, 354.33 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.29, 354.33 and 73.94 is: 110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.29 : 354.33 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.29/354.33 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.29x = 354.33 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.29x = 26,197.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,197.39/236.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.87

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