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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.70, 693.80 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.70, 693.80 and 231.08 is: 346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.70 : 693.80 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.70/693.80 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.70x = 693.80 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.70x = 160,323.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,323.30/462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.50

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