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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.37, 647.11 and 157.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.37, 647.11 and 157.59 is: 236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.37 : 647.11 = 157.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.37/647.11 = 157.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.37x = 647.11 × 157.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.37x = 101,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,978.06/431.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.41

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