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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.31, 694.03 and 231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.31, 694.03 and 231.49 is: 346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.31 : 694.03 = 231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.31/694.03 = 231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.31x = 694.03 × 231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.31x = 160,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,661.00/463.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.77

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