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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.07, 700.40 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.07, 700.40 and 158.84 is: 238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.07 : 700.40 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.07/700.40 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.07x = 700.40 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.07x = 111,251.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,251.54/467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.19

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