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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.61, 467.61 and 157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.61, 467.61 and 157.69 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.61 : 467.61 = 157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.61/467.61 = 157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.61x = 467.61 × 157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.61x = 73,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,737.42/311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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