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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.37, 647.13 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.37, 647.13 and 157.38 is: 236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.37 : 647.13 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.37/647.13 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.37x = 647.13 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.37x = 101,845.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,845.32/431.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.10

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