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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.47, 467.49 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.47, 467.49 and 157.50 is: 236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.47 : 467.49 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.47/467.49 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.47x = 467.49 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.47x = 73,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,630.22/311.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.40

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