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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.58, 694.99 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.58, 694.99 and 232.30 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.58 : 694.99 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.58/694.99 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.58x = 694.99 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.58x = 161,441.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,441.54/463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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