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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 696.09 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 696.09 and 155.82 is: 233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 696.09 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/696.09 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 696.09 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 108,464.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,464.74/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.80

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