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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.07, 646.44 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.07, 646.44 and 157.14 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.07 : 646.44 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.07/646.44 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.07x = 646.44 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.07x = 101,581.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,581.58/431.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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