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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 325.04 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 325.04 and 158.18 is: 218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 325.04 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/325.04 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 325.04 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 51,414.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,414.83/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.25

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