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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.37, 466.69 and 156.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.37, 466.69 and 156.95 is: 235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.37 : 466.69 = 156.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.37/466.69 = 156.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.37x = 466.69 × 156.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.37x = 73,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,247.00/311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.24

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