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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.38, 696.60 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.38, 696.60 and 156.28 is: 234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.38 : 696.60 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.38/696.60 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.38x = 696.60 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.38x = 108,864.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,864.65/464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.43

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