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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.88, 694.41 and 231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.88, 694.41 and 231.82 is: 347.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.88 : 694.41 = 231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.88/694.41 = 231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.88x = 694.41 × 231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.88x = 160,978.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,978.13/462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.78

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