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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 352.10 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 352.10 and 158.22 is: 237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 352.10 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/352.10 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 352.10 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 55,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,708.28/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.28

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