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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.58, 646.85 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.58, 646.85 and 157.35 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.58 : 646.85 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.58/646.85 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.58x = 646.85 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.58x = 101,781.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,781.03/431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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