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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 695.06 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 695.06 and 155.39 is: 233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 695.06 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/695.06 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 695.06 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 108,001.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,001.12/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.07

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