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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.55, 647.24 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.55, 647.24 and 157.57 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.55 : 647.24 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.55/647.24 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.55x = 647.24 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.55x = 101,985.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,985.61/431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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