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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.82, 354.78 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.82, 354.78 and 159.57 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.82 : 354.78 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.82/354.78 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.82x = 354.78 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.82x = 56,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,612.24/236.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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