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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 325.65 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 325.65 and 158.39 is: 218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 325.65 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/325.65 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 325.65 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 51,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,578.08/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.67

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