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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.51, 698.24 and 157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.51, 698.24 and 157.37 is: 236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.51 : 698.24 = 157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.51/698.24 = 157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.51x = 698.24 × 157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.51x = 109,882.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,882.03/465.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.05

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