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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.42, 694.98 and 155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.42, 694.98 and 155.20 is: 232.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.42 : 694.98 = 155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.42/694.98 = 155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.42x = 694.98 × 155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.42x = 107,857.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,857.42/463.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.74

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