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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.46, 697.98 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.46, 697.98 and 153.01 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.46 : 697.98 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.46/697.98 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.46x = 697.98 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.46x = 106,797.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,797.92/465.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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