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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.02, 466.59 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.02, 466.59 and 157.03 is: 235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.02 : 466.59 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.02/466.59 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.02x = 466.59 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.02x = 73,268.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,268.63/311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.58

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