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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.20, 646.86 and 157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.20, 646.86 and 157.33 is: 236.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.20 : 646.86 = 157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.20/646.86 = 157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.20x = 646.86 × 157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.20x = 101,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,770.48/431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.02

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