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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 698.13 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 698.13 and 157.23 is: 235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 698.13 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/698.13 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 698.13 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 109,766.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,766.98/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.81

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