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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.53, 466.66 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.53, 466.66 and 157.24 is: 235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.53 : 466.66 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.53/466.66 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.53x = 466.66 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.53x = 73,377.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,377.62/311.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.54

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