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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.41, 696.65 and 156.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.41, 696.65 and 156.27 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.41 : 696.65 = 156.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.41/696.65 = 156.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.41x = 696.65 × 156.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.41x = 108,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,865.50/464.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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