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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.46, 354.79 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.46, 354.79 and 159.71 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.46 : 354.79 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.46/354.79 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.46x = 354.79 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.46x = 56,663.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,663.51/236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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