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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.72, 695.52 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.72, 695.52 and 155.56 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.72 : 695.52 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.72/695.52 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.72x = 695.52 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.72x = 108,195.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,195.09/463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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