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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.22, 696.38 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.22, 696.38 and 156.06 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.22 : 696.38 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.22/696.38 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.22x = 696.38 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.22x = 108,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,677.06/464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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