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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.04, 694.16 and 231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.04, 694.16 and 231.80 is: 347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.04 : 694.16 = 231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.04/694.16 = 231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.04x = 694.16 × 231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.04x = 160,906.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,906.29/463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.50

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