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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.70, 695.48 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.70, 695.48 and 155.50 is: 233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.70 : 695.48 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.70/695.48 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.70x = 695.48 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.70x = 108,147.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,147.14/463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.23

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