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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.46, 695.32 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.46, 695.32 and 232.47 is: 348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.46 : 695.32 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.46/695.32 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.46x = 695.32 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.46x = 161,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,640.46/463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.77

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