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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.15, 325.37 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.15, 325.37 and 158.39 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.15 : 325.37 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.15/325.37 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.15x = 325.37 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.15x = 51,532.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,532.94/236.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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