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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.86, 695.31 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.86, 695.31 and 232.41 is: 348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.86 : 695.31 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.86/695.31 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.86x = 695.31 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.86x = 161,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,597.00/463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.37

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