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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.26, 693.32 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.26, 693.32 and 154.04 is: 231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.26 : 693.32 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.26/693.32 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.26x = 693.32 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.26x = 106,798.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,798.24/462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.04

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