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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.50, 693.24 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.50, 693.24 and 154.12 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.50 : 693.24 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.50/693.24 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.50x = 693.24 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.50x = 106,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,842.15/462.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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