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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.35, 693.47 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.35, 693.47 and 154.19 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.35 : 693.47 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.35/693.47 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.35x = 693.47 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.35x = 106,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,921.90/462.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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