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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.34, 325.98 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.34, 325.98 and 158.58 is: 218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.34 : 325.98 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.34/325.98 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.34x = 325.98 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.34x = 51,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,693.91/236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.73

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