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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.43, 694.89 and 155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.43, 694.89 and 155.12 is: 232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.43 : 694.89 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.43/694.89 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.43x = 694.89 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.43x = 107,787.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,787.09/463.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.59

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