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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.82, 467.65 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.82, 467.65 and 157.70 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.82 : 467.65 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.82/467.65 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.82x = 467.65 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.82x = 73,748.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,748.41/311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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