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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.32, 697.78 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.32, 697.78 and 152.88 is: 229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.32 : 697.78 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.32/697.78 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.32x = 697.78 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.32x = 106,676.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,676.61/465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.25

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