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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.82, 467.61 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.82, 467.61 and 155.64 is: 233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.82 : 467.61 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.82/467.61 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.82x = 467.61 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.82x = 72,778.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,778.82/311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.40

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