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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.05, 466.22 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.05, 466.22 and 157.11 is: 235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.05 : 466.22 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.05/466.22 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.05x = 466.22 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.05x = 73,247.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,247.82/311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.49

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