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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.09, 701.89 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.09, 701.89 and 155.70 is: 233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.09 : 701.89 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.09/701.89 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.09x = 701.89 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.09x = 109,284.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,284.27/468.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.47

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