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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 466.96 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 466.96 and 157.16 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 466.96 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/466.96 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 466.96 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 73,387.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,387.43/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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