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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.41, 697.62 and 157.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.41, 697.62 and 157.15 is: 235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.41 : 697.62 = 157.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.41/697.62 = 157.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.41x = 697.62 × 157.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.41x = 109,630.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,630.20/465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.56

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