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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.62, 354.85 and 74.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.62, 354.85 and 74.21 is: 111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.62 : 354.85 = 74.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.62/354.85 = 74.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.62x = 354.85 × 74.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.62x = 26,333.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,333.42/236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.29

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