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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.13, 353.46 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.13, 353.46 and 158.87 is: 237.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.13 : 353.46 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.13/353.46 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.13x = 353.46 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.13x = 56,155.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,155.67/236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.82

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