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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.34, 466.61 and 157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.34, 466.61 and 157.29 is: 235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.34 : 466.61 = 157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.34/466.61 = 157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.34x = 466.61 × 157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.34x = 73,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,394.06/311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.73

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