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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.80, 694.42 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.80, 694.42 and 235.32 is: 352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.80 : 694.42 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.80/694.42 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.80x = 694.42 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.80x = 163,410.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,410.91/463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.33

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