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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.40, 647.24 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.40, 647.24 and 157.68 is: 236.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.40 : 647.24 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.40/647.24 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.40x = 647.24 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.40x = 102,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,056.80/431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.57

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