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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.58, 695.66 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.58, 695.66 and 232.60 is: 349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.58 : 695.66 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.58/695.66 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.58x = 695.66 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.58x = 161,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,810.52/463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.05

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