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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.62, 698.52 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.62, 698.52 and 157.46 is: 236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.62 : 698.52 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.62/698.52 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.62x = 698.52 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.62x = 109,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,988.96/465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.22

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