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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.01, 352.14 and 157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.01, 352.14 and 157.69 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.01 : 352.14 = 157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.01/352.14 = 157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.01x = 352.14 × 157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.01x = 55,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,527.78/235.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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