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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.96, 355.44 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.96, 355.44 and 74.72 is: 112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.96 : 355.44 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.96/355.44 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.96x = 355.44 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.96x = 26,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,558.48/236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.08

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