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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.90, 354.99 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.90, 354.99 and 159.58 is: 239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.90 : 354.99 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.90/354.99 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.90x = 354.99 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.90x = 56,649.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,649.30/236.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.13

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