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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.89, 695.31 and 232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.89, 695.31 and 232.97 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.89 : 695.31 = 232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.89/695.31 = 232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.89x = 695.31 × 232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.89x = 161,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,986.37/463.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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