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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.32, 697.84 and 157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.32, 697.84 and 157.09 is: 235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.32 : 697.84 = 157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.32/697.84 = 157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.32x = 697.84 × 157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.32x = 109,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,619.80/465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.58

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