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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.09, 467.85 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.09, 467.85 and 157.80 is: 236.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.09 : 467.85 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.09/467.85 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.09x = 467.85 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.09x = 73,826.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,826.73/312.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.56

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