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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.72, 353.22 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.72, 353.22 and 158.68 is: 237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.72 : 353.22 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.72/353.22 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.72x = 353.22 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.72x = 56,048.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,048.95/235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.78

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