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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.60, 695.62 and 232.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.60, 695.62 and 232.51 is: 348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.60 : 695.62 = 232.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.60/695.62 = 232.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.60x = 695.62 × 232.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.60x = 161,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,738.61/463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.88

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