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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.86, 700.20 and 158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.86, 700.20 and 158.91 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.86 : 700.20 = 158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.86/700.20 = 158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.86x = 700.20 × 158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.86x = 111,268.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,268.78/466.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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