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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.44, 696.70 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.44, 696.70 and 156.30 is: 234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.44 : 696.70 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.44/696.70 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.44x = 696.70 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.44x = 108,894.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,894.21/464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.46

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