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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 353.82 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 353.82 and 158.90 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 353.82 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/353.82 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 353.82 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 56,222.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,222.00/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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