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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.36, 354.59 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.36, 354.59 and 74.04 is: 111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.36 : 354.59 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.36/354.59 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.36x = 354.59 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.36x = 26,253.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,253.52/236.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.08

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