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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.18, 702.24 and 155.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.18, 702.24 and 155.83 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.18 : 702.24 = 155.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.18/702.24 = 155.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.18x = 702.24 × 155.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.18x = 109,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,430.06/468.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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