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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.71, 695.43 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.71, 695.43 and 155.57 is: 233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.71 : 695.43 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.71/695.43 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.71x = 695.43 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.71x = 108,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,184.57/463.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.30

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