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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.77, 694.15 and 231.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.77, 694.15 and 231.31 is: 346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.77 : 694.15 = 231.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.77/694.15 = 231.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.77x = 694.15 × 231.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.77x = 160,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,559.21/462.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.96

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