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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 353.40 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 353.40 and 158.40 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 353.40 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/353.40 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 353.40 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 55,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,978.56/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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