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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 353.97 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 353.97 and 159.03 is: 238.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 353.97 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/353.97 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 353.97 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 56,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,291.85/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.36

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