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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.48, 699.80 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.48, 699.80 and 158.31 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.48 : 699.80 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.48/699.80 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.48x = 699.80 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.48x = 110,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,785.34/466.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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