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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.32, 697.80 and 152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.32, 697.80 and 152.90 is: 229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.32 : 697.80 = 152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.32/697.80 = 152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.32x = 697.80 × 152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.32x = 106,690.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,690.51/465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.28

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