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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.95, 694.44 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.95, 694.44 and 155.15 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.95 : 694.44 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.95/694.44 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.95x = 694.44 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.95x = 107,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,743.77/462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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