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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.56, 467.26 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.56, 467.26 and 157.32 is: 235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.56 : 467.26 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.56/467.26 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.56x = 467.26 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.56x = 73,509.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,509.34/311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.94

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