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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.44, 694.91 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.44, 694.91 and 155.21 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.44 : 694.91 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.44/694.91 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.44x = 694.91 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.44x = 107,852.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,852.73/463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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