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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.18, 353.90 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.18, 353.90 and 158.86 is: 238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.18 : 353.90 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.18/353.90 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.18x = 353.90 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.18x = 56,218.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,218.87/236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.03

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