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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.76, 467.78 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.76, 467.78 and 157.74 is: 236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.76 : 467.78 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.76/467.78 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.76x = 467.78 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.76x = 73,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,787.62/311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.68

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