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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 467.42 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 467.42 and 155.58 is: 233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 467.42 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/467.42 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 467.42 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 72,721.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,721.20/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.38

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