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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.32, 353.68 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.32, 353.68 and 159.28 is: 238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.32 : 353.68 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.32/353.68 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.32x = 353.68 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.32x = 56,334.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,334.15/236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.38

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