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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.77, 324.85 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.77, 324.85 and 158.01 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.77 : 324.85 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.77/324.85 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.77x = 324.85 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.77x = 51,329.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,329.55/235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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