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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.49, 694.97 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.49, 694.97 and 155.18 is: 232.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.49 : 694.97 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.49/694.97 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.49x = 694.97 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.49x = 107,841.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,841.19/463.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.67

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