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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.01, 467.41 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.01, 467.41 and 157.56 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.01 : 467.41 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.01/467.41 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.01x = 467.41 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.01x = 73,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,645.12/312.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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