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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.92, 697.44 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.92, 697.44 and 156.86 is: 235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.92 : 697.44 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.92/697.44 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.92x = 697.44 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.92x = 109,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,397.43/464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.31

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