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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.50, 695.37 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.50, 695.37 and 235.50 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.50 : 695.37 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.50/695.37 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.50x = 695.37 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.50x = 163,759.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,759.64/463.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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