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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.72, 467.01 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.72, 467.01 and 157.41 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.72 : 467.01 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.72/467.01 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.72x = 467.01 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.72x = 73,512.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,512.04/311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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