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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.58, 695.30 and 155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.58, 695.30 and 155.42 is: 233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.58 : 695.30 = 155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.58/695.30 = 155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.58x = 695.30 × 155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.58x = 108,063.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,063.53/463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.11

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