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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.38, 693.61 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.38, 693.61 and 154.32 is: 231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.38 : 693.61 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.38/693.61 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.38x = 693.61 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.38x = 107,037.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,037.90/462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.50

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