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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.08, 696.19 and 155.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.08, 696.19 and 155.87 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.08 : 696.19 = 155.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.08/696.19 = 155.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.08x = 696.19 × 155.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.08x = 108,511.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,511.26/464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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