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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.95, 695.75 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.95, 695.75 and 232.56 is: 348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.95 : 695.75 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.95/695.75 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.95x = 695.75 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.95x = 161,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,802.46/463.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.75

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