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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.10, 694.17 and 231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.10, 694.17 and 231.87 is: 347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.10 : 694.17 = 231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.10/694.17 = 231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.10x = 694.17 × 231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.10x = 160,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,957.20/463.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.56

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