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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 355.12 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 355.12 and 74.44 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 355.12 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/355.12 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 355.12 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 26,435.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,435.13/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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