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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.24, 698.01 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.24, 698.01 and 157.10 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.24 : 698.01 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.24/698.01 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.24x = 698.01 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.24x = 109,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,657.37/465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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