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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.74, 694.14 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.74, 694.14 and 231.39 is: 347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.74 : 694.14 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.74/694.14 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.74x = 694.14 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.74x = 160,617.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,617.05/462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.10

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