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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 325.10 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 325.10 and 157.95 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 325.10 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/325.10 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 325.10 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 51,348.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,348.76/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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