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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.24, 696.40 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.24, 696.40 and 122.24 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.24 : 696.40 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.24/696.40 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.24x = 696.40 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.24x = 85,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,127.94/464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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