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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 693.32 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 693.32 and 154.10 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 693.32 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/693.32 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 693.32 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 106,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,836.37/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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