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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.02, 689.96 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.02, 689.96 and 228.84 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.02 : 689.96 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.02/689.96 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.02x = 689.96 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.02x = 157,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,887.00/460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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