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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 694.78 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 694.78 and 150.87 is: 226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 694.78 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/694.78 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 694.78 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 104,821.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,821.46/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.24

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