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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.24, 696.42 and 155.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.24, 696.42 and 155.99 is: 234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.24 : 696.42 = 155.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.24/696.42 = 155.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.24x = 696.42 × 155.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.24x = 108,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,634.56/464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.01

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