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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.61, 352.49 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.61, 352.49 and 158.20 is: 236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.61 : 352.49 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.61/352.49 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.61x = 352.49 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.61x = 55,763.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,763.92/235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.68

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