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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.90, 697.48 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.90, 697.48 and 156.83 is: 235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.90 : 697.48 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.90/697.48 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.90x = 697.48 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.90x = 109,381.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,381.91/464.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.28

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