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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 694.74 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 694.74 and 155.16 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 694.74 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/694.74 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 694.74 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 107,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,795.86/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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