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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.28, 646.97 and 157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.28, 646.97 and 157.31 is: 235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.28 : 646.97 = 157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.28/646.97 = 157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.28x = 646.97 × 157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.28x = 101,770.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,770.83/431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.97

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