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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.41, 695.14 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.41, 695.14 and 155.21 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.41 : 695.14 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.41/695.14 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.41x = 695.14 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.41x = 107,888.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,888.82/463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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