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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.81, 354.07 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.81, 354.07 and 158.86 is: 238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.81 : 354.07 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.81/354.07 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.81x = 354.07 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.81x = 56,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,248.20/235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.53

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