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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.67, 704.49 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.67, 704.49 and 157.34 is: 236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.67 : 704.49 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.67/704.49 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.67x = 704.49 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.67x = 110,840.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,840.93/469.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.00

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