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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 353.26 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 353.26 and 158.72 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 353.26 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/353.26 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 353.26 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 56,069.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,069.43/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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