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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.80, 695.55 and 155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.80, 695.55 and 155.59 is: 233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.80 : 695.55 = 155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.80/695.55 = 155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.80x = 695.55 × 155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.80x = 108,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,220.62/463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.33

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