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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.20, 694.81 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.20, 694.81 and 155.05 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.20 : 694.81 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.20/694.81 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.20x = 694.81 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.20x = 107,731.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,731.64/463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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