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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.30, 466.83 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.30, 466.83 and 157.04 is: 235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.30 : 466.83 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.30/466.83 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.30x = 466.83 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.30x = 73,310.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,310.98/311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.50

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