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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.58, 354.08 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.58, 354.08 and 159.36 is: 238.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.58 : 354.08 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.58/354.08 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.58x = 354.08 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.58x = 56,426.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,426.19/236.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.51

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