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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.72, 695.50 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.72, 695.50 and 155.54 is: 233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.72 : 695.50 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.72/695.50 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.72x = 695.50 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.72x = 108,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,178.07/463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.28

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