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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.35, 693.48 and 150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.35, 693.48 and 150.01 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.35 : 693.48 = 150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.35/693.48 = 150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.35x = 693.48 × 150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.35x = 104,028.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,028.93/462.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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