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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.22, 693.92 and 231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.22, 693.92 and 231.42 is: 346.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.22 : 693.92 = 231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.22/693.92 = 231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.22x = 693.92 × 231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.22x = 160,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,585.92/463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.67

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