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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.92, 694.23 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.92, 694.23 and 154.69 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.92 : 694.23 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.92/694.23 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.92x = 694.23 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.92x = 107,386.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,386.97/462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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