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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 698.09 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 698.09 and 157.28 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 698.09 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/698.09 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 698.09 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 109,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,791.32/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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