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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.20, 696.08 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.20, 696.08 and 156.06 is: 234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.20 : 696.08 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.20/696.08 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.20x = 696.08 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.20x = 108,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,630.63/464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.02

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