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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 355.98 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 355.98 and 74.96 is: 112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 355.98 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/355.98 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 355.98 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 26,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,684.26/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.42

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