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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.42, 647.03 and 157.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.42, 647.03 and 157.43 is: 236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.42 : 647.03 = 157.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.42/647.03 = 157.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.42x = 647.03 × 157.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.42x = 101,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,863.94/431.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.12

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