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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.29, 467.96 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.29, 467.96 and 157.98 is: 236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.29 : 467.96 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.29/467.96 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.29x = 467.96 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.29x = 73,929.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,929.29/312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.73

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