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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.67, 354.96 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.67, 354.96 and 72.15 is: 108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.67 : 354.96 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.67/354.96 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.67x = 354.96 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.67x = 25,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,610.36/236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.21

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