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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.72, 354.85 and 74.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.72, 354.85 and 74.37 is: 111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.72 : 354.85 = 74.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.72/354.85 = 74.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.72x = 354.85 × 74.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.72x = 26,388.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,388.51/236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.48

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