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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.36, 694.79 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.36, 694.79 and 155.11 is: 232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.36 : 694.79 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.36/694.79 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.36x = 694.79 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.36x = 107,764.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,764.63/463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.57

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