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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.22, 693.15 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.22, 693.15 and 205.54 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.22 : 693.15 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.22/693.15 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.22x = 693.15 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.22x = 142,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,470.05/462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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