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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.44, 698.23 and 152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.44, 698.23 and 152.99 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.44 : 698.23 = 152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.44/698.23 = 152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.44x = 698.23 × 152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.44x = 106,822.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,822.21/465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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