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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.97, 467.91 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.97, 467.91 and 157.83 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.97 : 467.91 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.97/467.91 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.97x = 467.91 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.97x = 73,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,850.24/311.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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