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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.95, 696.02 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.95, 696.02 and 155.78 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.95 : 696.02 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.95/696.02 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.95x = 696.02 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.95x = 108,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,426.00/463.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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