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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.84, 647.48 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.84, 647.48 and 157.88 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.84 : 647.48 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.84/647.48 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.84x = 647.48 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.84x = 102,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,224.14/431.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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