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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.79, 353.31 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.79, 353.31 and 158.45 is: 237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.79 : 353.31 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.79/353.31 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.79x = 353.31 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.79x = 55,980.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,980.20/235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.42

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