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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 693.33 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 693.33 and 154.07 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 693.33 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/693.33 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 693.33 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 106,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,817.89/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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