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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.12, 646.62 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.12, 646.62 and 157.22 is: 235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.12 : 646.62 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.12/646.62 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.12x = 646.62 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.12x = 101,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,661.60/431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.81

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