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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.33, 467.04 and 157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.33, 467.04 and 157.26 is: 235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.33 : 467.04 = 157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.33/467.04 = 157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.33x = 467.04 × 157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.33x = 73,446.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,446.71/311.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.92

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