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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.15, 646.80 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.15, 646.80 and 157.23 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.15 : 646.80 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.15/646.80 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.15x = 646.80 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.15x = 101,696.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,696.36/431.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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