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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.07, 700.62 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.07, 700.62 and 158.93 is: 238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.07 : 700.62 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.07/700.62 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.07x = 700.62 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.07x = 111,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,349.54/467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.40

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