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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.21, 694.89 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.21, 694.89 and 155.03 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.21 : 694.89 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.21/694.89 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.21x = 694.89 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.21x = 107,730.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,730.53/463.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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