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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.22, 698.84 and 157.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.22, 698.84 and 157.78 is: 236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.22 : 698.84 = 157.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.22/698.84 = 157.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.22x = 698.84 × 157.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.22x = 110,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,262.98/466.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.50

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