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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 468.25 and 157.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 468.25 and 157.97 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 468.25 = 157.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/468.25 = 157.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 468.25 × 157.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 73,970.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,970.23/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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