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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.25, 466.61 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.25, 466.61 and 157.08 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.25 : 466.61 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.25/466.61 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.25x = 466.61 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.25x = 73,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,294.31/311.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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