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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.54, 695.22 and 232.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.54, 695.22 and 232.42 is: 348.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.54 : 695.22 = 232.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.54/695.22 = 232.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.54x = 695.22 × 232.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.54x = 161,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,583.03/463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.58

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