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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.68, 693.51 and 228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.68, 693.51 and 228.57 is: 342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.68 : 693.51 = 228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.68/693.51 = 228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.68x = 693.51 × 228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.68x = 158,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,515.58/462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.61

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