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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.23, 693.37 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.23, 693.37 and 154.11 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.23 : 693.37 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.23/693.37 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.23x = 693.37 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.23x = 106,855.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,855.25/462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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