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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.33, 695.09 and 232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.33, 695.09 and 232.27 is: 348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.33 : 695.09 = 232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.33/695.09 = 232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.33x = 695.09 × 232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.33x = 161,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,448.55/463.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.45

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