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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.47, 694.84 and 232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.47, 694.84 and 232.24 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.47 : 694.84 = 232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.47/694.84 = 232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.47x = 694.84 × 232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.47x = 161,369.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,369.64/463.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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