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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.42, 694.94 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.42, 694.94 and 232.04 is: 347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.42 : 694.94 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.42/694.94 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.42x = 694.94 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.42x = 161,253.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,253.88/463.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.96

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