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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.50, 647.36 and 157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.50, 647.36 and 157.81 is: 236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.50 : 647.36 = 157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.50/647.36 = 157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.50x = 647.36 × 157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.50x = 102,159.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,159.88/431.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.76

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