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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.72, 467.78 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.72, 467.78 and 157.55 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.72 : 467.78 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.72/467.78 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.72x = 467.78 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.72x = 73,695.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,695.61/311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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