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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.44, 695.22 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.44, 695.22 and 150.98 is: 226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.44 : 695.22 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.44/695.22 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.44x = 695.22 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.44x = 104,967.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,967.64/463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.50

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