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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.62, 467.19 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.62, 467.19 and 157.39 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.62 : 467.19 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.62/467.19 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.62x = 467.19 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.62x = 73,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,531.03/311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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