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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.28, 693.36 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.28, 693.36 and 154.13 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.28 : 693.36 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.28/693.36 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.28x = 693.36 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.28x = 106,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,866.06/462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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