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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.66, 701.31 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.66, 701.31 and 155.25 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.66 : 701.31 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.66/701.31 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.66x = 701.31 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.66x = 108,875.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,875.75/467.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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