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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.03, 466.26 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.03, 466.26 and 156.74 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.03 : 466.26 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.03/466.26 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.03x = 466.26 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.03x = 73,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,079.26/311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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