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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.29, 698.01 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.29, 698.01 and 157.14 is: 235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.29 : 698.01 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.29/698.01 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.29x = 698.01 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.29x = 109,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,685.29/465.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.74

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