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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.16, 693.20 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.16, 693.20 and 154.01 is: 231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.16 : 693.20 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.16/693.20 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.16x = 693.20 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.16x = 106,759.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,759.73/462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.00

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