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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.09, 466.41 and 156.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.09, 466.41 and 156.91 is: 235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.09 : 466.41 = 156.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.09/466.41 = 156.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.09x = 466.41 × 156.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.09x = 73,184.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,184.39/311.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.25

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