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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.11, 694.66 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.11, 694.66 and 155 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.11 : 694.66 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.11/694.66 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.11x = 694.66 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.11x = 107,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,672.30/463.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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