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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.42, 698.04 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.42, 698.04 and 157.20 is: 235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.42 : 698.04 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.42/698.04 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.42x = 698.04 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.42x = 109,731.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,731.89/465.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.77

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