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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.96, 355.35 and 72.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.96, 355.35 and 72.38 is: 108.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.96 : 355.35 = 72.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.96/355.35 = 72.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.96x = 355.35 × 72.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.96x = 25,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,721.39/236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.55

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