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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.96, 325.90 and 157.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.96, 325.90 and 157.15 is: 217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.96 : 325.90 = 157.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.96/325.90 = 157.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.96x = 325.90 × 157.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.96x = 51,214.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,214.51/235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.05

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