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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.71, 325.14 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.71, 325.14 and 157.05 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.71 : 325.14 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.71/325.14 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.71x = 325.14 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.71x = 51,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,063.24/235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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