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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.42, 647.01 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.42, 647.01 and 157.46 is: 236.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.42 : 647.01 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.42/647.01 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.42x = 647.01 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.42x = 101,878.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,878.19/431.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.15

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