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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.48, 699.44 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.48, 699.44 and 158.25 is: 237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.48 : 699.44 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.48/699.44 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.48x = 699.44 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.48x = 110,686.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,686.38/466.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.28

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