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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.37, 474.20 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.37, 474.20 and 157.98 is: 236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.37 : 474.20 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.37/474.20 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.37x = 474.20 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.37x = 74,913.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,913.33/316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.79

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