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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.09, 700.56 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.09, 700.56 and 158.95 is: 238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.09 : 700.56 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.09/700.56 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.09x = 700.56 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.09x = 111,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,354.01/467.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.40

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