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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.94, 355.38 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.94, 355.38 and 74.62 is: 111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.94 : 355.38 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.94/355.38 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.94x = 355.38 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.94x = 26,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,518.46/236.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.92

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