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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.85, 693.90 and 231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.85, 693.90 and 231.62 is: 347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.85 : 693.90 = 231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.85/693.90 = 231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.85x = 693.90 × 231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.85x = 160,721.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,721.12/462.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.24

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