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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.82, 352.28 and 157.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.82, 352.28 and 157.78 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.82 : 352.28 = 157.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.82/352.28 = 157.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.82x = 352.28 × 157.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.82x = 55,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,582.74/234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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