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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.85, 467.82 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.85, 467.82 and 157.73 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.85 : 467.82 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.85/467.82 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.85x = 467.82 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.85x = 73,786.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,786.91/311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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