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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.91, 467.38 and 157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.91, 467.38 and 157.47 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.91 : 467.38 = 157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.91/467.38 = 157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.91x = 467.38 × 157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.91x = 73,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,598.33/311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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