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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.13, 467.94 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.13, 467.94 and 157.96 is: 236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.13 : 467.94 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.13/467.94 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.13x = 467.94 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.13x = 73,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,915.80/312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.81

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