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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.85, 325.57 and 157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.85, 325.57 and 157.30 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.85 : 325.57 = 157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.85/325.57 = 157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.85x = 325.57 × 157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.85x = 51,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,212.16/235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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