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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.48, 467.22 and 157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.48, 467.22 and 157.31 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.48 : 467.22 = 157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.48/467.22 = 157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.48x = 467.22 × 157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.48x = 73,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,496.04/311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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