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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.55, 693.29 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.55, 693.29 and 231.20 is: 346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.55 : 693.29 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.55/693.29 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.55x = 693.29 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.55x = 160,290.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,290.96/462.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.54

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