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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.55, 354.74 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.55, 354.74 and 74.24 is: 111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.55 : 354.74 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.55/354.74 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.55x = 354.74 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.55x = 26,333.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,333.75/236.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.32

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