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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.01, 690.32 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.01, 690.32 and 228.96 is: 343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.01 : 690.32 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.01/690.32 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.01x = 690.32 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.01x = 158,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,056.24/460.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.59

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