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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.42, 693.54 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.42, 693.54 and 154.20 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.42 : 693.54 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.42/693.54 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.42x = 693.54 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.42x = 106,943.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,943.87/462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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