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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.01, 646.35 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.01, 646.35 and 157.02 is: 235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.01 : 646.35 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.01/646.35 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.01x = 646.35 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.01x = 101,489.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,489.88/431.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.47

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