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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.61, 695.12 and 232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.61, 695.12 and 232.37 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.61 : 695.12 = 232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.61/695.12 = 232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.61x = 695.12 × 232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.61x = 161,523.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,523.00/463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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