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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.33, 696.70 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.33, 696.70 and 156.23 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.33 : 696.70 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.33/696.70 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.33x = 696.70 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.33x = 108,844.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,844.77/464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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