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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.56, 354.86 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.56, 354.86 and 74.24 is: 111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.56 : 354.86 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.56/354.86 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.56x = 354.86 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.56x = 26,344.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,344.81/236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.37

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