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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.52, 467.01 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.52, 467.01 and 157.23 is: 235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.52 : 467.01 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.52/467.01 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.52x = 467.01 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.52x = 73,427.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,427.98/311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.71

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