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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.36, 467.17 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.36, 467.17 and 157.34 is: 236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.36 : 467.17 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.36/467.17 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.36x = 467.17 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.36x = 73,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,501.80/311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.07

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