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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.52, 696.56 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.52, 696.56 and 235.68 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.52 : 696.56 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.52/696.56 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.52x = 696.56 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.52x = 164,165.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,165.26/463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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