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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.39, 354.55 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.39, 354.55 and 74.04 is: 111.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.39 : 354.55 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.39/354.55 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.39x = 354.55 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.39x = 26,250.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,250.71/236.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.05

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