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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.10, 466.86 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.10, 466.86 and 157.14 is: 235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.10 : 466.86 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.10/466.86 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.10x = 466.86 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.10x = 73,362.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,362.38/311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.82

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