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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.22, 692.85 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.22, 692.85 and 153.79 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.22 : 692.85 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.22/692.85 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.22x = 692.85 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.22x = 106,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,549.94/462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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