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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.51, 354.84 and 74.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.51, 354.84 and 74.21 is: 111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.51 : 354.84 = 74.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.51/354.84 = 74.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.51x = 354.84 × 74.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.51x = 26,332.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,332.68/236.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.34

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