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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.53, 695.16 and 232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.53, 695.16 and 232.25 is: 348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.53 : 695.16 = 232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.53/695.16 = 232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.53x = 695.16 × 232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.53x = 161,448.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,448.31/463.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.30

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