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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 694.25 and 231.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 694.25 and 231.85 is: 347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 694.25 = 231.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/694.25 = 231.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 694.25 × 231.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 160,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,961.14/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.59

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