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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.71, 325.42 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.71, 325.42 and 157.14 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.71 : 325.42 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.71/325.42 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.71x = 325.42 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.71x = 51,136.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,136.11/235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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