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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.86, 325.28 and 157.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.86, 325.28 and 157.18 is: 216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.86 : 325.28 = 157.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.86/325.28 = 157.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.86x = 325.28 × 157.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.86x = 51,127.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,127.51/235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.77

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