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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.39, 699.40 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.39, 699.40 and 158.18 is: 237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.39 : 699.40 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.39/699.40 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.39x = 699.40 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.39x = 110,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,630.30/466.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.21

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