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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 701.57 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 701.57 and 155.39 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 701.57 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/701.57 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 701.57 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 109,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,016.96/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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