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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.67, 694.07 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.67, 694.07 and 150.21 is: 225.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.67 : 694.07 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.67/694.07 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.67x = 694.07 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.67x = 104,259.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,259.23/462.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.34

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