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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.48, 647.14 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.48, 647.14 and 157.70 is: 236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.48 : 647.14 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.48/647.14 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.48x = 647.14 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.48x = 102,053.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,053.98/431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.52

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