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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.43, 694.60 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.43, 694.60 and 232.08 is: 347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.43 : 694.60 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.43/694.60 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.43x = 694.60 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.43x = 161,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,202.77/463.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.85

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