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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.15, 353.87 and 158.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.15, 353.87 and 158.83 is: 238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.15 : 353.87 = 158.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.15/353.87 = 158.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.15x = 353.87 × 158.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.15x = 56,204.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,204.78/236.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.00

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