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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.46, 696.48 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.46, 696.48 and 152.01 is: 227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.46 : 696.48 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.46/696.48 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.46x = 696.48 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.46x = 105,871.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,871.92/464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.95

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