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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.37, 697.97 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.37, 697.97 and 157.23 is: 235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.37 : 697.97 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.37/697.97 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.37x = 697.97 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.37x = 109,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,742.22/465.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.82

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