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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.55, 698.43 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.55, 698.43 and 157.38 is: 236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.55 : 698.43 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.55/698.43 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.55x = 698.43 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.55x = 109,918.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,918.91/465.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.11

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