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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.21, 711.36 and 157.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.21, 711.36 and 157.59 is: 236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.21 : 711.36 = 157.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.21/711.36 = 157.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.21x = 711.36 × 157.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.21x = 112,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,103.22/474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.40

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