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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.72, 467.74 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.72, 467.74 and 157.56 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.72 : 467.74 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.72/467.74 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.72x = 467.74 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.72x = 73,697.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,697.11/311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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