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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.88, 697.07 and 152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.88, 697.07 and 152.39 is: 228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.88 : 697.07 = 152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.88/697.07 = 152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.88x = 697.07 × 152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.88x = 106,222.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,222.82/464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.49

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