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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.33, 646.92 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.33, 646.92 and 157.28 is: 235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.33 : 646.92 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.33/646.92 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.33x = 646.92 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.33x = 101,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,744.34/431.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.89

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