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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.35, 693.07 and 230.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.35, 693.07 and 230.89 is: 346.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.35 : 693.07 = 230.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.35/693.07 = 230.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.35x = 693.07 × 230.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.35x = 160,024.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,024.95/462.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.11

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