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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.36, 697.92 and 157.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.36, 697.92 and 157.21 is: 235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.36 : 697.92 = 157.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.36/697.92 = 157.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.36x = 697.92 × 157.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.36x = 109,719.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,719.00/465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.77

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