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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.72, 698.68 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.72, 698.68 and 153.38 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.72 : 698.68 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.72/698.68 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.72x = 698.68 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.72x = 107,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,163.54/465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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