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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 702.08 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 702.08 and 155.56 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 702.08 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/702.08 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 702.08 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 109,215.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,215.56/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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