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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 693.37 and 231.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 693.37 and 231.09 is: 346.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 693.37 = 231.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/693.37 = 231.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 693.37 × 231.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 160,230.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,230.87/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.67

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