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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 697.87 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 697.87 and 157.11 is: 235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 697.87 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/697.87 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 697.87 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 109,639.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,639.05/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.68

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