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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.11, 468.38 and 157.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.11, 468.38 and 157.91 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.11 : 468.38 = 157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.11/468.38 = 157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.11x = 468.38 × 157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.11x = 73,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,958.75/312.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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