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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 353.38 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 353.38 and 159.12 is: 238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 353.38 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/353.38 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 353.38 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 56,229.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,229.83/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.10

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