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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.82, 695.36 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.82, 695.36 and 232.55 is: 348.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.82 : 695.36 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.82/695.36 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.82x = 695.36 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.82x = 161,703.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,703.07/463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.63

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