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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 353.84 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 353.84 and 157.98 is: 236.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 353.84 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/353.84 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 353.84 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 55,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,900.77/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.88

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