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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.20, 646.80 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.20, 646.80 and 157.25 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.20 : 646.80 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.20/646.80 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.20x = 646.80 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.20x = 101,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,711.46/431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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