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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.02, 696.06 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.02, 696.06 and 155.80 is: 233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.02 : 696.06 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.02/696.06 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.02x = 696.06 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.02x = 108,446.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,446.15/464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.71

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