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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.14, 699.12 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.14, 699.12 and 157.98 is: 236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.14 : 699.12 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.14/699.12 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.14x = 699.12 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.14x = 110,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,446.98/466.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.94

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