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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.29, 693.14 and 230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.29, 693.14 and 230.99 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.29 : 693.14 = 230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.29/693.14 = 230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.29x = 693.14 × 230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.29x = 160,103.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,103.79/462.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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