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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.13, 692.59 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.13, 692.59 and 227.92 is: 341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.13 : 692.59 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.13/692.59 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.13x = 692.59 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.13x = 157,855.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,855.11/462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.58

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