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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.54, 467.59 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.54, 467.59 and 157.57 is: 236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.54 : 467.59 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.54/467.59 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.54x = 467.59 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.54x = 73,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,679.33/311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.50

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