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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.55, 696.93 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.55, 696.93 and 156.38 is: 234.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.55 : 696.93 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.55/696.93 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.55x = 696.93 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.55x = 108,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,986.64/464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.61

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