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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.07, 352.41 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.07, 352.41 and 157.80 is: 236.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.07 : 352.41 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.07/352.41 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.07x = 352.41 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.07x = 55,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,610.30/235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.57

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