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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.15, 693.23 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.15, 693.23 and 153.95 is: 230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.15 : 693.23 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.15/693.23 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.15x = 693.23 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.15x = 106,718.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,718.52/462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.92

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