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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.54, 467.51 and 157.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.54, 467.51 and 157.59 is: 236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.54 : 467.51 = 157.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.54/467.51 = 157.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.54x = 467.51 × 157.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.54x = 73,674.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,674.11/311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.49

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