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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 695.37 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 695.37 and 155.40 is: 233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 695.37 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/695.37 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 695.37 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 108,060.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,060.50/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.11

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