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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.23, 696.32 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.23, 696.32 and 156.09 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.23 : 696.32 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.23/696.32 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.23x = 696.32 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.23x = 108,688.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,688.59/464.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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