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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.62, 354.97 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.62, 354.97 and 74.30 is: 111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.62 : 354.97 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.62/354.97 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.62x = 354.97 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.62x = 26,374.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,374.17/236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.46

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