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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.03, 466.44 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.03, 466.44 and 156.93 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.03 : 466.44 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.03/466.44 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.03x = 466.44 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.03x = 73,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,198.43/311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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