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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 467.47 and 157.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 467.47 and 157.87 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 467.47 = 157.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/467.47 = 157.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 467.47 × 157.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 73,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,801.59/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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