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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.68, 694.17 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.68, 694.17 and 231.53 is: 347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.68 : 694.17 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.68/694.17 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.68x = 694.17 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.68x = 160,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,717.71/462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.36

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