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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.21, 696.35 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.21, 696.35 and 156.08 is: 234.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.21 : 696.35 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.21/696.35 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.21x = 696.35 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.21x = 108,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,683.64/464.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.12

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