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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.31, 696.27 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.31, 696.27 and 156.09 is: 234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.31 : 696.27 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.31/696.27 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.31x = 696.27 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.31x = 108,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,680.78/464.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.07

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