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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.53, 693.52 and 154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.53, 693.52 and 154.30 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.53 : 693.52 = 154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.53/693.52 = 154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.53x = 693.52 × 154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.53x = 107,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,010.14/462.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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