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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.34, 694.37 and 231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.34, 694.37 and 231.93 is: 347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.34 : 694.37 = 231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.34/694.37 = 231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.34x = 694.37 × 231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.34x = 161,044.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,044.07/463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.58

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