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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.47, 697.72 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.47, 697.72 and 157.03 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.47 : 697.72 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.47/697.72 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.47x = 697.72 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.47x = 109,562.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,562.19/465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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