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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.27, 696.23 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.27, 696.23 and 156.03 is: 233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.27 : 696.23 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.27/696.23 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.27x = 696.23 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.27x = 108,629.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,629.96/464.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.98

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