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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.22, 697.34 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.22, 697.34 and 156.78 is: 235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.22 : 697.34 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.22/697.34 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.22x = 697.34 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.22x = 109,328.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,328.97/465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.00

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