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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.99, 353.26 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.99, 353.26 and 157.83 is: 236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.99 : 353.26 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.99/353.26 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.99x = 353.26 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.99x = 55,755.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,755.03/235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.26

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