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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.00, 358.08 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.00, 358.08 and 157.80 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.00 : 358.08 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.00/358.08 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.00x = 358.08 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.00x = 56,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505.02/239.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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