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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.81, 694.08 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.81, 694.08 and 150.39 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.81 : 694.08 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.81/694.08 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.81x = 694.08 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.81x = 104,382.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,382.69/462.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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