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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.71, 693.49 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.71, 693.49 and 231.66 is: 347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.71 : 693.49 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.71/693.49 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.71x = 693.49 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.71x = 160,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,653.89/462.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.20

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