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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.04, 699.15 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.04, 699.15 and 153.71 is: 230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.04 : 699.15 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.04/699.15 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.04x = 699.15 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.04x = 107,466.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,466.92/466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.59

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