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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.48, 696.87 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.48, 696.87 and 156.36 is: 234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.48 : 696.87 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.48/696.87 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.48x = 696.87 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.48x = 108,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,962.59/464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.59

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