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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 352.32 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 352.32 and 157.77 is: 236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 352.32 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/352.32 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 352.32 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 55,585.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,585.53/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.76

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