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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.77, 467.43 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.77, 467.43 and 157.60 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.77 : 467.43 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.77/467.43 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.77x = 467.43 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.77x = 73,666.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,666.97/311.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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