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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 465.85 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 465.85 and 156.47 is: 234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 465.85 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/465.85 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 465.85 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 72,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,889.42/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.37

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