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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.31, 646.97 and 157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.31, 646.97 and 157.37 is: 236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.31 : 646.97 = 157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.31/646.97 = 157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.31x = 646.97 × 157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.31x = 101,809.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,809.65/431.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.05

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