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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.47, 695.28 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.47, 695.28 and 155.27 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.47 : 695.28 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.47/695.28 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.47x = 695.28 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.47x = 107,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,952.65/463.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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