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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.71, 701.68 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.71, 701.68 and 155.38 is: 233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.71 : 701.68 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.71/701.68 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.71x = 701.68 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.71x = 109,027.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,027.04/467.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.11

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