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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.08, 692.89 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.08, 692.89 and 153.82 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.08 : 692.89 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.08/692.89 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.08x = 692.89 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.08x = 106,582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,582.12/462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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