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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.64, 695.22 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.64, 695.22 and 155.38 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.64 : 695.22 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.64/695.22 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.64x = 695.22 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.64x = 108,023.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,023.28/463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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