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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.99, 355.51 and 74.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.99, 355.51 and 74.67 is: 112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.99 : 355.51 = 74.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.99/355.51 = 74.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.99x = 355.51 × 74.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.99x = 26,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,546.27/236.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.01

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